Easy Game Day Goodies

For years now, a group of ladies and I have gotten together for a girls’ night of cards. It all started when some friends from work asked me to play Bunko one night at the local Moose. That was a life changer, because that’s when I met my husband. Who would’ve thought?

Bunko morphed into card parties and those ladies a great bachelorette party and helped tremendously with my wedding reception. Some things will never be forgotten. When times were rough, they helped me start this magazine, cooked food when our son was in ICU, and sent a great gift when my mom died. They are a priceless bunch. Who better to have your back than a group of foul-mouthed old broads? (just teasing!)

With good nature, the girls have also been my guinea pigs for numerous recipes. Each month, we all bring a dish and so they’ve been subjected to ideas whenever I tried out a new recipe for my food column. They are troopers! Some of my creations have turned out nicely. The pudding shots went over great. Others, not so much. I think back to those pastry creations of biscuits, crescent creations that were pure dough balls, and just wince. I even did candied bacon on them once. (Just say no!)

Recently we got together for our birthday and Christmas card party. Everyone brought some tasty treats to snack on as we passed nickels back and forth and we caught up on each others family, health, and travel. This time I hit a winner. I found an idea for pepperoni roll ups. This is a nice idea for game day or any time you need a doahead appetizer. Simple can be good.

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The wrap before rolling.

Ingredients-

Italian Pepperoni Rollups

8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temp

3 out of a pack of 10-inch flour tortilla shells - sun dried tomato or spinach

3 T. onion, diced fine

3 small cloves garlic, diced fine

1/2 bell pepper, diced fine - color of choice

1/4 cup sour cream

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

1 tsp. Italian seasoning OR

1/4 tsp each: fennel, oregano, thyme & parsley

1 pkg. sliced pepperoni

Preparation -

Place cream cheese in small bowl and stir well. Add onion, garlic, sour cream, cheeses and spices. Mix well to combine.

Lay 3 tortilla shells out and spread mixture evenly on top of each. Top with layer of pepperoni. (about 16 per wrap) Sprinkle bell peppers on top.

Roll shells tightly and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least two hours.

Unwrap and cut into 1-inch slices. (You may need to just toss out the very ends of each roll)

Serve and refrigerate leftovers. Makes 24 rolls or 12 servings of 2 each. Recipe easily doubled.

Springs Valley Helped the Polar Plunge

A major fundraiser for YMCA Camp Carson each year is the polar plunge held at the end of January. This event helps raise money for camper scholarships. Springs Valley Bank & Trust made a donation so that more kids can attend our local camp.

Tri-State Food Bank Partner with Lions

The Francisco Lions Club partnered with Tri-State Food Bank to bring 150 pounds of food boxes to families on Friday, January 6th. The parking lot was filled by 8:30 that morning and within 30 minutes after the event started, all food boxes were gone.

The TMMI Experience Center is Back

After a huge disruption due to Covid and a major remodel, the Toyota Experience Center is once again giving tram tours of the plant to the public. Tours are given on Tuesday through Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. and noon for up to 32 people.

This is perfect for student field trips for 3rd grade or above. The tram tour takes about 45 minutes but groups are encourage to allow an extra half an hour or so to explore the interactive gallery.

Groups can reserve their time online at tourtoyota.com and call 812-387-2266 if there are questions.

February Events S

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March 2023 PLAN

Wednesday, March 1: Grab & Go Kids Craft

124 South Hart Street Princeton, IN 47670 812-385-4464 www.princetonpl.lib.in.us

September 2015

February is our mini-reading contest! For kids 3-12, every book you read this month gets your name slip entered to win a Boredom Buster Bag!

30 Makerspace Preview

Join us for a look at our new upstairs makerspace!

VU GED 12:30pm

Family Craft Night 5pm

Fiber Fanatics 6pm Sewing with Susan 6pm

5 6 VU GED 12:30pm

Learn how to get your GED! Call 812- 602-4136 to register

Twilight Tales 5pm Special sleepy story time where pjs are encouraged!

Fiber Fanatics 6pm Sewing Class 6pm

1 2 13 VU GED 12:30pm

Hole in the Head 5pm Documentary film on local Vertus Hardiman & presentation to

31 The Well 9am-11am Courses begin today call Emilie Brown to register: 812453-5120

Story Time 10am Stories & activities for youngsters who have not yet started kindergarten

7 The Well 9am-11am Call Emilie Brown to register: 812-453-5120

Story Time 10am

The Mighty Pen 6pm If you want to get your story out there, you need to know your publishing options. How to publish is tonight’s topic

14 The Well 9am-11am Call Emilie Brown to register: 812-453-5120

Story Time 10am

Feb 1 VU GED Class 12:30pm

Teen Scene 4pm

Dollar Store Craft Night 6pm Circle of Love Truck craft

2 The Well 9-11am

Games Club 4pm

Fit Club 6pm

All ages and body types welcome!

8 Chats with Charlie 10am Fort Knox II, Zachary Taylor and his daughter’s love affair! Learn how it all connects this month!

VU GED 12:30pm

Teen Scene 4pm

Dollar Store Craft Night 6pm Valentine Signs

9 The Well 9am11am Call Emilie Brown to register: 812-4535120

Games Club 4pm Skill building & friendly competition

Fit Club 6pm

3 4 Take Your Kid to the Library Day Bring in your child to receive a small token of our appreciation & learn about our February mini-reading contest!

10 11 Family LEGO Saturday 2-4pm

1 9 20 Friends of the Library Book Sale

VU GED 12:30pm Family Game Night 5pm Fiber Fanatics 6pm Sewing Class 6pm

Please make sure you call to register for these limited spots!

21 The Well 9am-11am Call Emilie Brown to register: 812-453-5120

Story Time 10am Library Board Meeting 4pm Open to the public

22 VU GED 12:30pm Call 812- 602-4136

We had our Makerspace Preview back on January 30th. Begin booking your sessions on February 28th!

Our Friends of the Library Book Sale will begin on Thursday Feb 16th at 1pm and con nue through business hours on Monday Feb 20th